Robinson Secondary School Band Department

Robinson Band

Percussion Line

General Information - Members of the Robinson Marching Percussion are
expected to attend all rehearsals, sectionals and competitions. Due to the
physical demands placed on percussion members stretching and physical
conditioning are recommended. Below is a snapshot of expected rehearsal times
for percussionists:

Mon-Wed-Thur- 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. (2:30-3:00 p.m. w/sectional leaders)
Tues.-Sectional Day 2:30-4:00 (Both Sideline and Field)
Home Game Evenings - Report 1/2 hour before Band - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday Competition Day's- Two Hours before Band -Time TBA each competition

Inspection Details for Percussion:

Field Drums - Clean all metal/plastic materials with a general cleaner. Then
use Armorall to shine white cortex on shells. Memorize serial number.

Cymbals - Use elbow grease (see Walker for retail location) then choose Brasso.

Sideline Instruments - Clean all surfaces except real wooden keys with general
spray cleaner. Check stands for loose screws/bolts/wingnuts. Memorize
serial number.

Changing Heads - never done during rehearsal!!!!!! First timers must be under direction of Mr. Walker.

Snares - soap head-to-shell surfaces, WD-40 rim lugs threads, check label
placements, check tension on inside shell hardware, Tendura heads get
replaced once per season - snare bottom heads 2-3 per season the day before
contest. Bring top/botttom tension rods finger tight only, then in a cross
pattern tighten at 2 quater turn-rounds, check with section leader (or
Walker) for final tension. Check bottom tension rods daily - they tend to
loosen and fall out - your responsibility. You will have two pair of sticks
(performance/rehearsal) section leader will organize white tape procedure.

Tenor Drums - Replace all four heads Thursday or Friday before a competition.
See snare instructions about soap and WD-40. You will have two set of
mallets and should have felt or mole skin on butt side for soft pp work.

Bass Heads - Replace all together at beginning of competition season. Same
procedure as snares soap/WD-40. Make sure labels are on top - before heads
are tightened. Foam mufflers are reusable. Only finger tighten - Mr. Walker
will finish ensemble tuning. Your responsible for soft and hard set of
mallets daily-replace white tape for competitions and games.

"A MUSICAL DRUMMER BECOMES THE RESPECTED MUSICIAN " jw